Fit Bonnet Lifters?

by **Stig** » Mon, 09 Feb 2009 5:20 +0000

Got a nice new set....but the instructions were for every other car but an mx5......anyone know where theres a write up on how to fit these?
Thanks,

O.

by **aquarian5** » Mon, 09 Feb 2009 8:25 +0000

http://www.mx5parts.co.uk/product_info. ... cts_id/144

Ollie,

Did you read the write up on the mx5 parts page..re fitting bonnet lifters..page is a bit faded though..HTH....see above.

Cheers John.

by **mrges** » Mon, 09 Feb 2009 8:47 +0000

Ollie,

I'm pretty sure I read a post by Ash about fitting a set of lifters on his car.....with pictures!

mrges

by **leamyj** » Mon, 09 Feb 2009 8:55 +0000

mrges wrote:Ollie,

I'm pretty sure I read a post by Ash about fitting a set of lifters on his car.....with pictures!

mrges

+1

John

by **Stig** » Mon, 09 Feb 2009 9:42 +0000

Thanks lads........Found the thread...but all the pics Ash had are gone?

Ash, you still got the pics?
viewtopic.php?t=29&highlight=bonnet+lifters

by **mx5ash** » Mon, 09 Feb 2009 11:09 +0000

No sorry pics are all deleted from pb and pc. Will dog out the old one and see are they on there anywhere.

by **Stig** » Tue, 10 Feb 2009 6:06 +0000

No hassles Ash, had time on my hands today - went ahead and fitted them ;-)

and ok, beofre anyone says it, yes, my 5 does need a wash AGAIN! :shock:

So,these are the ones I bought - Chrome and €22 on ebay. When i got them, all the instructions were in German and for every other car than an MX5 - for opel calibras and vw's etc- but no MX5 - Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

.
http://cgi.ebay.ie/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie ... 26_fvi%3D1

I did a McGyver on this mod - and avoided any Tapping that had to be done. I found that when i went to tap the hole I drilled in the Hinge, the handle from my tapper was obstructed by the wing....see

- so, I marked and punched the holes to be drilled on the hinges both side - marked each hingle on the outer side 32mm back and 8mm down. As i said, i went all mcGyver and drilled the hole bigger (with the hinge in place as is) and got the nut in behind (not easy but with patience) and fasted up the ball fitting with a spanner. Nice!

I then removed the nut from the wing (the one next to the existing hole in the wing which is just forward of the engine bay bulkhead).

This hole is already tapped and the ball fitting screws directly into it. No hassles.

I then fitted the bonnet lifter.
Did the very same both sides. Took about 40mins all in all. I then removed the old bonnet prop bar.

Looks well and lifts the bonnet well. :wink:

by **Steve** » Tue, 10 Feb 2009 10:25 +0000

Niiice!

GAH! Now you've gone and made me buy a pair... :roll:

by **mx5ash** » Tue, 10 Feb 2009 11:02 +0000

lol @ steve. So easy to persuade

by **mrges** » Tue, 10 Feb 2009 11:26 +0000

Very cool, Mr. Stig!

You have even ot me interested as well....might see if they do them for a MK3.

mrges

by **Stig** » Wed, 11 Feb 2009 10:43 +0000

LOL @ Steve too!

Graham, surprised they dont do em on the mark3 as standard!

by **mrges** » Wed, 11 Feb 2009 10:40 +0000

'Fraid not - I thought almost all recent cars would have had these factory fitted, but the MK3 comes with the bog standard bonnet stay only.

I found a set on MX5parts - they are over £50, but the two reviews don't inspire confidence......

mrges

by **NickD** » Fri, 13 Feb 2009 9:35 +0000

I have removed these from cars before because once they become a bit stiff they bend the hinges.

by **fabfiveferg** » Fri, 13 Feb 2009 9:42 +0000

I've always suspected there were a few hinge benders on this site.

by **Stig** » Fri, 13 Feb 2009 9:01 +0000

Cheap set over on Nutz if anyone is interested.

http://www.mx5nutz.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=26692


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	Author Message Fit Bonnet Lifters? by Stig » Mon, 09 Feb 2009 5:20 +0000 Got a nice new set....but the instructions were for every other car but an mx5......anyone know where theres a write up on how to fit these? Thanks, O. Stig *** Posts: 2419 Joined: Wed, 16 Apr 2008 12:22 +0000 Location: dn ʎɐʍ sıɥʇ Website Top by aquarian5 » Mon, 09 Feb 2009 8:25 +0000 http://www.mx5parts.co.uk/product_info. ... cts_id/144 Ollie, Did you read the write up on the mx5 parts page..re fitting bonnet lifters..page is a bit faded though..HTH....see above. Cheers John. 1991 BRG V spec One fella said to another.. 'I don't drink anymore'..........other fella said... 'ya but you don't drink any less either'..... aquarian5 Posts: 700 Joined: Sat, 04 Aug 2007 4:51 +0000 Location: Limerick Top by mrges » Mon, 09 Feb 2009 8:47 +0000 Ollie, I'm pretty sure I read a post by Ash about fitting a set of lifters on his car.....with pictures! mrges mrges Posts: 1065 Joined: Fri, 07 Sep 2007 11:31 +0000 Location: Midlands Top by leamyj » Mon, 09 Feb 2009 8:55 +0000 mrges wrote:Ollie, I'm pretty sure I read a post by Ash about fitting a set of lifters on his car.....with pictures! mrges +1 John leamyj * Posts: 5230 Joined: Sat, 04 Aug 2007 2:19 +0000 Location: kildare Top by Stig » Mon, 09 Feb 2009 9:42 +0000 Thanks lads........Found the thread...but all the pics Ash had are gone? Ash, you still got the pics? viewtopic.php?t=29&highlight=bonnet+lifters Stig * Posts: 2419 Joined: Wed, 16 Apr 2008 12:22 +0000 Location: dn ʎɐʍ sıɥʇ Website Top by mx5ash » Mon, 09 Feb 2009 11:09 +0000 No sorry pics are all deleted from pb and pc. Will dog out the old one and see are they on there anywhere. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3099765 "When I make a key the on position and push the button, an engine works" mx5ash * Posts: 2234 Joined: Mon, 30 Jul 2007 10:34 +0000 Location: Dungarvan, Co Waterford Top by Stig » Tue, 10 Feb 2009 6:06 +0000 No hassles Ash, had time on my hands today - went ahead and fitted them and ok, beofre anyone says it, yes, my 5 does need a wash AGAIN! So,these are the ones I bought - Chrome and €22 on ebay. When i got them, all the instructions were in German and for every other car than an MX5 - for opel calibras and vw's etc- but no MX5 - Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr . http://cgi.ebay.ie/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie ... 26_fvi%3D1 I did a McGyver on this mod - and avoided any Tapping that had to be done. I found that when i went to tap the hole I drilled in the Hinge, the handle from my tapper was obstructed by the wing....see - so, I marked and punched the holes to be drilled on the hinges both side - marked each hingle on the outer side 32mm back and 8mm down. As i said, i went all mcGyver and drilled the hole bigger (with the hinge in place as is) and got the nut in behind (not easy but with patience) and fasted up the ball fitting with a spanner. Nice! I then removed the nut from the wing (the one next to the existing hole in the wing which is just forward of the engine bay bulkhead). This hole is already tapped and the ball fitting screws directly into it. No hassles. I then fitted the bonnet lifter. Did the very same both sides. Took about 40mins all in all. I then removed the old bonnet prop bar. Looks well and lifts the bonnet well. Stig * Posts: 2419 Joined: Wed, 16 Apr 2008 12:22 +0000 Location: dn ʎɐʍ sıɥʇ Website Top by Steve » Tue, 10 Feb 2009 10:25 +0000 Niiice! GAH! Now you've gone and made me buy a pair... Steve Site Admin Posts: 5537 Joined: Wed, 05 Mar 2008 10:16 +0000 Top by mx5ash » Tue, 10 Feb 2009 11:02 +0000 lol @ steve. So easy to persuade http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3099765 "When I make a key the on position and push the button, an engine works" mx5ash * Posts: 2234 Joined: Mon, 30 Jul 2007 10:34 +0000 Location: Dungarvan, Co Waterford Top by mrges » Tue, 10 Feb 2009 11:26 +0000 Very cool, Mr. Stig! You have even ot me interested as well....might see if they do them for a MK3. mrges mrges Posts: 1065 Joined: Fri, 07 Sep 2007 11:31 +0000 Location: Midlands Top by Stig » Wed, 11 Feb 2009 10:43 +0000 LOL @ Steve too! Graham, surprised they dont do em on the mark3 as standard! Stig * Posts: 2419 Joined: Wed, 16 Apr 2008 12:22 +0000 Location: dn ʎɐʍ sıɥʇ Website Top by mrges » Wed, 11 Feb 2009 10:40 +0000 'Fraid not - I thought almost all recent cars would have had these factory fitted, but the MK3 comes with the bog standard bonnet stay only. I found a set on MX5parts - they are over £50, but the two reviews don't inspire confidence...... mrges mrges Posts: 1065 Joined: Fri, 07 Sep 2007 11:31 +0000 Location: Midlands Top by NickD » Fri, 13 Feb 2009 9:35 +0000 I have removed these from cars before because once they become a bit stiff they bend the hinges. Mazda on Track. Motorsport for Mazdas NickD Posts: 69 Joined: Sun, 25 Jan 2009 3:06 +0000 Location: United Kingdom Top by fabfiveferg » Fri, 13 Feb 2009 9:42 +0000 I've always suspected there were a few hinge benders on this site. fabfiveferg ** Posts: 777 Joined: Mon, 30 Jul 2007 10:42 +0000 Location: Dublin Top by Stig » Fri, 13 Feb 2009 9:01 +0000 Cheap set over on Nutz if anyone is interested. http://www.mx5nutz.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=26692 Stig * Posts: 2419 Joined: Wed, 16 Apr 2008 12:22 +0000 Location:** dn ʎɐʍ sıɥʇ Website Top


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